Sen. Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and a bipartisan coalition to introduce a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Currently, Juneteenth is celebrated by 47 states, including Indiana, and the District of Columbia.
"The designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is long overdue. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act is an important . . .
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and a bipartisan coalition to introduce a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Currently, Juneteenth is celebrated by 47 states, including Indiana, and the District of Columbia.
"The designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is long overdue. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act is an important . . .